John McDonough, president and CEO, Chicago Blackhawks

John McDonough

President and CEO,
Chicago Blackhawks

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Five years ago, John McDonough had
a plan in mind for his United Center office.

“I wanted it to be a warm and inviting
place,” said McDonough, who has
been president and CEO of the Blackhawks
since 2007. “Here, the hockey and
business departments work collectively.
We’re in my office together all the time.
We make tough decisions here. I want
this to be a place for fertile ideas, innovation,
creativity and advancement.”

After more than two decades with the
Cubs, McDonough’s space has become
more Blackhawks-centric over his five
years with the hockey club. “But there’s
still some Cubs love,” McDonough said.

McDonough also likes to keep his
door open as often as possible, for a
reason. “I like the sound of laughter
outside my office,” he said.